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Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Bopfingen

Eger Spring – Submission Place loop from Aufhausen (Württemberg)

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Bopfingen

Eger Spring – Submission Place loop from Aufhausen (Württemberg)

Moderate

5.0

(2)

2

hikers

Eger Spring – Submission Place loop from Aufhausen (Württemberg)

03:27

12.3km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Geopark Ries

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

680 m

View of Burg Schenkenstein

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The ruins of Schenkenstein Castle lie on a spur above the Egertal. The complex from the 12th or 13th century was originally quite small. Parts of the palace, the ring …

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2

1.39 km

Railway Tunnel in Geopark Ries

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You shouldn't think it is possible, but here is a tunnel that was important for the train.

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3

1.46 km

Eger Spring

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Eger origin
The source of the Eger, not to be confused with the source of the other Eger that flows to the Elbe, is in a water protection area near …

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2.14 km

Tierstein Hut

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Great place in the dry for a break with a great view.

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5

3.70 km

Submission Place

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The name is completely wrong. Dozens of lumberjack groups and organizations sell their wares here.

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6.18 km

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6.24 km

Wildschützhütte Lauchheim-Kapfenburg

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After an action, some wild animals with a hunter and a dog are now hiding behind the hut in the forest 😉

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6.49 km

Stettener Berg Parking Area

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Parking lot from where you can start a hike/walk the dog/run or cycle in all directions. If you want to go to the wildlife refuge, you can also park here and then follow one of the paths.

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12.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.15 km

400 m

385 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

2.81 km

1.65 km

1.46 km

416 m

189 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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Thursday 16 July

26°C

15°C

67 %

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